Paddle steamer under arms, Deptford Creek, London, 1940. Creator: Larkin Bros.
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Paddle steamer under arms, Deptford Creek, London, 1940. The paddle steamer 'Plinlimmon' (formerly 'Cambrai') was hired by the Ministry of War transport in 1939. She is shown here in war-time livery (J66) with a full complement of anti-aircraft guns. The General Steam Navigation Co was a steamship company founded in 1820. This shipyard was established in 1825 to build and maintain the company's paddle steamers. Deptford Power Station can be seen beyond.
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Lewisham Deptford
- 51 29 00 N , 000 03 00 W
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